Ancient Hebrew

Building in ancient Jerusalem that was center of Jewish worship

• The Capital

• The church

• The Temple

Mystical teachings that attempt to unravel the hidden meaning of Hebrew scriptures

• Kabbala

• Talmud

• Fascist

What was a major difference between the religion of the ancient Hebrews (Israelites) and other religions?

• The Hebrews wrote down their laws.

• People of other religions worshiped more than one god.

• The Hebrew religion was the only religion of the time.

• Only the Hebrew religion arose in Mesopotamia.

What caused the people of the northern Israelite tribes to rebel against Rehoboam?

• Rehoboam became king

• The people wanted Samaria to be a capital city.

• The people wanted to avoid higher taxes and working on public buildings.

The role of prophets in ancient Jewish society was to

• rule kingdoms

• lead wars

• speak to God

• be martyred

Who was Abraham's great-grandson and adviser to an Egyptian pharaoh?

• Solomon

• Samuel

• David

• Joseph

What is the Torah?

• a part of the Hebrew Bible

• the Ark of the Covenant

• the story of Abraham

• the Ten Commandments

Where were the Israelite's living at the time of Moses's birth?

• Egypt

• Mesopotamia

• Israel

• Canaan

Who was the king of Israel known for his wisdom?

• Solomon

• Samuel

• David

• Joseph

• Rehoboam

He led the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt.

• Abraham

• Moses

• Saul

• King David